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This is a black arts and culture site. We will be exploring the African Diaspora via the writing, performance, both musical and theatrical (film and stage), as well as the visual arts of Africans in the Diaspora and those influenced by these aesthetic forms of expression. I am interested in the political and social ramifications of art on society, specifically movements supported by these artists and their forebearers. It is my claim that the artists are the true revolutionaries, their work honest and filled with raw unedited passion. They are our true heroes. Ashay!

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This is a black arts and culture site. We will be exploring the African Diaspora via the writing, performance, both musical and theatrical (film and stage), as well as the visual arts of Africans in the Diaspora and those influenced by these aesthetic forms of expression. I am interested in the political and social ramifications of art on society, specifically movements supported by these artists and their forbearers. It is my claim that the artists are the true revolutionaries, their work honest and filled with raw unedited passion. They are our true heroes. Ashay!

This is a black arts and culture site. We will be exploring the African Diaspora via the writing, performance, both musical and theatrical (film and stage), as well as the visual arts of Africans in the Diaspora and those influenced by these aesthetic forms of expression. I am interested in the political and social ramifications of art on society, specifically movements supported by these artists and their forbearers. It is my claim that the artists are the true revolutionaries, their work honest and filled with raw unedited passion. They are our true heroes. Ashay! 1. Bryan Keith Thomas, CCA professor, painter, speaks about his exhibits (5), up in the San Francisco Bay Area. Heirlooms at Joyce Gordon Galllery in Oakland closes this weekend, March 1. Rebroadcast of complete interview from Feb. 27, 2015.

On-Demand Episodes

Sara Tavares' "Xinti" tour brings to SFJAZZ this evening (11/06) in concert at the Herbst Theatre in San Francisco www.sfjazz.org; Gregory Maqoma/Vuyani Dance Theatre continues with "Beautiful Me" at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts... more

We celebrate the work and life of Amiri Baraka with Cecil Brown, who hosts panels Sat., Nov. 7, at East Side Cultural Center in Oakland at Baraka's Birthday Party Celebration & Monday at the Jazz Heritage Center in San Francisco, and... more

This afternoon we will speak to the cast: Dwight Huntsman(Thami), Scott Coopwood (Johan), Peter Van Norden (Smith) of SJ Rep's production of Ian Bruce's "Groundswell" through Nov. 8; they are joined by Chike Nwoffiah,... more

John Handy, a living jazz legend is being honored with the coveted SFJAZZ Beacon Award for Lifetime Achievement, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009 at 7 PM at the Herbst Theatre in San Francisco. Sunday’s concert, like many of John’s rare... more

Cast and crew from the films: "Townbiz," directed by Mario Bobino, and "Everyday Blackman," directed by Carmen Madden. Townbiz has a theatrical release Nov. 10, 6:30 and 10:00 PM at the Grand Lake Theatre in Oakland. David Roach,... more

Cindy Blackman is in town Wednesday, October 28, 2009 for an SFJAZZ Tribute to Tony Williams, great drummer and composer (Dec. 12, 1945-Feb. 23, 1997). Blackman speaks about her friendship with the great musician, how he... more

We open with an interview with Kay Ellison-James, director/co-founder KayRod Productions for the Arts, Inc., and cast members of "A Dream Interrupted, A Life Reborn": Nzingha Dugas as “Marlene,” Achebe Hoskins (fiancé) as Isaiah and... more